STCW (Standards of Training, Certification, and Watchkeeping for Seafarers) 1978 amendments 2010
Understanding STCW Standards
STCW 1978 (2010 Manila Amendments) is the global standard by the IMO (International Maritime Organization) to ensure seafarers have uniform competence for the safety of life, property at sea, and maritime environmental protection.
1. Certificate of Proficiency (COP)
Everyone working on a ship must hold this basic certificate as a minimum international safety standard.
BST (Basic Safety Training) Includes 4 main pillars: Personal Survival Techniques (PST), Fire Prevention and Fire Fighting (FPFF), Elementary First Aid (EFA), and Personal Safety and Social Responsibilities (PSSR).
SAT (Security Awareness Training) Security awareness certificate mandatory for all ship crew without exception.
SDSD (Designated Security Duties) Specific security duties assigned to crew members designated by the ship's command.
2. Passenger / Cruise Ship Specific Certificates
Mandatory certification for cruise ship crew as their operations involve the responsibility for thousands of passenger lives.
CCM (Crowd Management) Specialized training to guide and manage large crowds during emergency situations on board.
CRISIS Management Crisis management training, evacuation control, and understanding of human behavior on passenger ships.
3. Nautical Competency Certificate (ANT - Deck)
Nautical Competency Certificate (ANT) determines the rank, authority, and position of officers in the Deck (Navigation) Department.
ANT-I Master (Captain) Highest authority with unlimited ship capacity (Unlimited GT).
ANT-II Chief Officer Command authority with unlimited ship capacity (>3000 GT).
ANT-III Watchkeeping Officer 2nd & 3rd Officer acting as navigational watchkeeping officers.
ANT-IV & V Limited Ships Specifically for local/limited voyages with specific Gross Tonnage (GT) specifications.
4. Engineering Competency Certificate (ATT - Engine)
Engineering Competency Certificate (ATT) is a prestigious certificate for engineers fully responsible for the ship's engine room.
ATT-I Chief Engineer Highest authority for unlimited ship propulsion power (Unlimited kW).
ATT-II Second Engineer Manages main engine operations with power exceeding 3000 kW.
ATT-III Engineer Officer 2nd & 3rd Engineer acting as engine watchkeeping officers.
ATT-IV & V Operational Level Qualification for ships with limited engine power capacity.
5. Advanced Training Certificates
AFF (Advanced Fire Fighting) Advanced fire fighting strategy training and fire squad command.
MFA (Medical First Aid) Skills to provide emergency medical first aid on board.
SCRB Expertise in operating Survival Craft and Rescue Boats.
GMDSS / ORU Certification for Global Maritime Distress and Safety System Radio Operators.